The number of merchant ships intercepted by the US Navy after the renewal of the blockade on Iran reached 130
Since the resumption of the naval blockade of Iran, the US Navy has intercepted 130 merchant vessels bound to the country to or from Iranian ports, according to the US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM). "As of October 5, CENTCOM forces have diverted 130 commercial vessels as they aggressively enforce the US naval blockade of Iran," the report states. This task is of utmost importance.